Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Ricoh Arena where Coventry City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,108 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coventry City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
0.00
0-0Coventry City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.07
0-0Brian Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Lowe. Robert Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Adam Mortensen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Mortensen chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Dennis Wright, going out of play.
3.10
0-0Jason Lowe takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Matthew Lightfoot reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
6.32
0-0Matthew Lightfoot flicks a high ball forward to Emile Carter who takes it down. Emile Carter plays a one-two with Robert Craddock and advances towards the goal... Emile Carter takes a shot at goal but is denied by Sandro Imbriani. Excellent save.
8.02
1-0Jacob Holloway breaks forward. Jacob Holloway flicks a high ball forward to Colin Bowyer who takes it down. Colin Bowyer shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
12.50
1-0Colin Bowyer hacks Dennis Wright from behind! Colin Bowyer is given a warning by the referee! Dennis Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.39
1-0Ernesto Carcedo barges into Adam Mortensen. Ernesto Carcedo is shown the yellow card! Adam Mortensen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.09
1-0Greg Royce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking threads a neat ball through to Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen passes the ball forward but Omer Youds is offside!
16.38
Anthony Brooking barges into Graham Bellamy. Anthony Brooking is given a warning by the referee! Graham Bellamy stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.43
Graham Bellamy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.34
Lomano Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Youds. Omer Youds connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Dean Unsworth had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
40.51
2-1Dennis Wright catches Omer Youds on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omer Youds grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.52
Cesare Tommasi hacks Greg Royce from behind! The referee warns Cesare Tommasi to calm down! Greg Royce grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.17
2-1Jacob Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Lowe. Jason Lowe flicks a high ball forward to Adam Mortensen who takes it down. Adam Mortensen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
47.36
2-1Matthew Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Royce.
49.14
Gary Hendry advances with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Gary Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Carter. Emile Carter gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That brings them level!
54.39
Graham Bellamy runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graham Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Carter. Emile Carter outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
59.20
Anthony Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Omer Youds collects the pass. Omer Youds cuts inside the box! Omer Youds side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
60.42
Matthew Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.11
Gary Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Bellamy. Graham Bellamy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock makes a deft header. Robert Craddock scores for Manchester City!!
73.22
Jason Lowe threads a neat ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Omer Youds. Omer Youds finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.53
2-3Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Mick Craddock replacing Emile Carter, Malcolm Joseph replacing Matthew Lightfoot and Kieron Swift replacing Gary Hendry .
79.38
2-3Tommy Moore flicks a high pass forward. Mick Craddock controls it well on his chest. Mick Craddock plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Craddock and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jacob Holloway catches Mick Craddock on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
85.04
Graham Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Mick Craddock. Mick Craddock shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
89.47
Ernesto Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Graham Bellamy collects the pass. Graham Bellamy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock plays a one-two with Cesare Tommasi and rushes in on goal... Robert Craddock shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Sandro Imbriani gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Jason Lowe threads the ball through to Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen puts a great ball through. Omer Youds runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
26.8%
42.7%
30.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Craddock of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sandro Imbriani (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Holloway (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Greg Royce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lomano Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Lowe (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Robert Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Bowyer (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Omer Youds (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Adam Mortensen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jonathan Magnier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Howells (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nwankwo Ball (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dean Unsworth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mervin Grantt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ernesto Carcedo (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Gary Hendry (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Dennis Wright (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Graham Bellamy (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Tommy Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matthew Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cesare Tommasi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Robert Craddock (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Emile Carter (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Mick Craddock (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Malcolm Joseph (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kieron Swift (DEF) | 6 | |